Utilization Rate Grows at Chinese Copper Tube/Pipe Producers in October

Published: Nov 14, 2016 11:49

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Utilization rate at major Chinese copper tube/pipe producers grew to 72.70 per cent in October, SMM latest survey shows.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 14 (SMM) – Utilization rate at major Chinese copper tube/pipe producers grew to 72.70 per cent in October, SMM latest survey shows.
The rate increased by 6.33 percentage points year-on-year, and 0.23 percentage point month-on-month, according to SMM data.

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